Category:Top Story
Keeping Submarines and Submersibles Sealed
Seals are essential to keeping submarines and submersibles air- and water-tight. Without good seals, submarines would be unable …
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Category:Industry Trends
How 3D Printing is Used by the Rubber Industry
Rubber and its related materials dominate the modern industrial space. Flexible, multi-purpose materials like latex, silicone, and thermoplastic …
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Category:Rules of Thumb
Troubleshooting Common Causes of O-Ring Failure
O-Ring failure typically results from a combination of adverse effects and environmental factors. These complex combinations of stresses …
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Category:Rules of Thumb
A Quick Guide to Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers are copolymers that are created to combine the advantages of plastics with the performance of elastomers. …
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Category:Rules of Thumb
The Effects of Temperature on O-Ring Function
Temperature is one of many factors to consider when selecting the best o-ring material for a given application. …
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Category:Meet the Team
The Work at Apple Rubber
Beginning March 2022, Apple Rubber will be posting a quarterly employee spotlight on our Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin …
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Category:Rules of Thumb
Preventing Failure in O-Ring Leak Paths
Designing something as deceptively complex as an o-ring requires rigorous testing and attention to detail. Despite dedicated time …
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Category:Technical Literature
Rubber Compounds at Apple Rubber
Here at Apple Rubber, we take pride in our ever-expanding material offerings. Our lineup is always growing because …
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